UN ECOSOC

March 7, 2026 - Congratulations to Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, who was recently appointed as Apostolic Nuncio to the United States by Pope Leo XIV!  Archbishop Caccia graciously spent time with members of NACSAM as part of RISE New York last summer when members had the opportunity to visit the Holy See Mission. Members learned about the many ways in which the Holy See works to promote peace and integral human development at the UN and are thrilled by this appointment. The entire NACSAM community will continue to pray for the archbishop in his newest assignment and for the efforts of the Holy See Mission!

NACSAM has held Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN ECOSOC) since 2015.  "Special Consultative Status is a designation for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that have specific expertise in a limited number of fields relevant to ECOSOC's work. This status allows these organizations to actively participate in ECOSOC meetings and related UN events, submit written and oral statements, and contribute their specialized knowledge on specific topics like human rights or environmental protection." 

Over the past several years, NACSAM has been an active participant at the UN through its work with the Working Group to End Homelessness and also developed a report for the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See titled, "Local Diocesan Insight into Presidential Executive Orders on Immigration in the United States."  

NACSAM members recently visited United Nations Headquarters in New York in the summer of 2025.